Forge Cleanse – Heavy-Duty Hand Wash for Mechanics

Mama K's Skin Care

$10.00 USD

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size 3.4 FL oz 6.8 FL oz

Engineered for the grind. Gentle on the skin.

Most mechanic hand soaps are built on one priority: cut through grease. They do it well — but at the cost of leaving hands cracked, dry, and raw after every shift. Clean brand alternatives are gentler on skin but rarely deliver the deep-cleaning power that a long day under the hood demands. Forge Cleanse was formulated to match both without compromise. Activated charcoal, bentonite clay, pumice, and orange peel powder cut through grease, oil, and embedded grime with natural exfoliating power, while tallow, argan oil, and jojoba oil leave hands looking conditioned and replenished after every wash. The sharp, grounding scent of lime, cedarwood, rosemary, lemongrass, and vetiver signals the workday is done.

Industrial-strength clean. Skin-nourishing finish. A hand wash that works as hard as you do — and takes care of your skin while it does.

How We Compare

Function	Commercial Formulas	Clean Brand Formulas	Mama K's
Grease & Grime Removal	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Skin Nourishment	⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Botanical Actives	⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Helps Hands Look Conditioned	⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Irritation Risk	High (Harsh Surfactants)	Low–Medium	Low
Texture	Harsh / Industrial	Moderate	Sharp, Grounding

Benefits ▼

• Engineered for the grind — cuts through grease, oil, and grime without leaving hands cracked and raw
• Activated charcoal and bentonite clay provide deep-cleaning power that lifts stubborn shop grime
• Pumice and orange peel powder add natural physical exfoliation to scrub away embedded dirt and callus buildup
• Grass-fed tallow, argan oil, and jojoba oil restore nourishment and softness after hard work
• Leaves hands clean, conditioned, and ready — not stripped and damaged
• Sharp, grounding scent of lime, cedarwood, rosemary, lemongrass, and vetiver signals the workday is done
• Free from synthetic fragrance, parabens, and harsh stripping surfactants
• Available in 3.4 fl oz and 6.8 fl oz — built for the shop, the garage, and the farm

How to Use ▼

1. Wet hands thoroughly with warm water.
2. Apply a generous amount of Forge Cleanse to palms.
3. Scrub hands together vigorously — work into knuckles, nails, and heavily soiled areas.
4. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
5. Pat dry and follow with a hand balm if needed for extra nourishment after heavy use.
Tip: For extremely heavy grease or oil buildup, apply to dry hands first, scrub thoroughly, then add water to emulsify before rinsing for maximum cleaning power.

Ingredients ▼

Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Water, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polysorbate 80, Tallow, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Alginate, Sucrose, Bentonite, Charcoal Powder, Pumice, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Powder, Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol, Aroma (Essential Oil Blend)

Essential Oil Blend: Lime, Cedarwood, Rosemary, Lemongrass, Vetiver

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Warnings ▼

For external use only — keep out of reach of children
Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, rinse immediately and thoroughly with water
Discontinue use if skin irritation, redness, or rash develops
Not intended for use on broken, wounded, or severely damaged skin

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